Valley Health Center
Grand Rapids, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235649) · 20 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (616) 301-6209 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Valley Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.18 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.9%.
Valley Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or special focus status indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Valley Health Center is a small, non-profit nursing home in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, certified for 20 beds with an average daily census of 19.1 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and has held certification since October 30, 2009.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Valley Health Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Michigan state average of 3.12. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 5, a Staffing rating of 5, and a Quality Measures rating of 2. Families should note the lower quality measures score alongside the strong inspection and staffing marks when weighing the overall picture.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 5.18 per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon being displayed for this facility, and no special focus status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Valley Health Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Valley Health Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 22.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Valley Health Center is certified for 20 beds with an average daily population of 19.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 30, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Valley Health Center scores 5, 5, 5, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 616-301-6209 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 616-301-6209 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current federal data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235649?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.